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Best Painting Companies in Denver, CO (2026)

A curated list of 72 Denver house painters and painting contractors that meet our published criteria, listed alphabetically. No paid rankings and no scores, just the facts you need to compare.

97Denver painters listed
72Meet every criterion below
81%List a website
80204Busiest painter ZIP code
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The short answer

The best painter in Denver is the one that puts a detailed written quote in front of you, explains its prep work, carries insurance, follows lead-safe rules on older homes and stands behind the job with a written warranty. Use the list below to compare Denver painting companies, then run each one through the hiring checklist.

Key facts

  • 72 Denver painting companies on this page meet every published criterion, out of 97 Denver painters in our directory.
  • Colorado's high-altitude sun and freeze-thaw cycles are hard on exterior paint, so surface prep and primer matter as much as the paint itself.
  • Homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint. Federal EPA rules require lead-safe certified firms for most paid renovation and painting work that disturbs it in those homes.
  • Denver exterior painting is usually scheduled spring through fall, when temperatures and dry weather fit the paint maker's label.
  • No company paid to be listed. Denver Paint Contractors is labeled as a featured partner.

How we built this list

We don't rate, score or review other companies. Every business below met all of these published criteria from our directory data:

  1. Located in Denver, based on the street address in the listing
  2. Listed as a painter or painting contractor
  3. A website listed
  4. A business phone number listed
  5. A street address listed
  6. Not a duplicate of another listing

Businesses are listed alphabetically. No business paid to be included. Data updated September 2026, page reviewed October 2026. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it.

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Denver painting companies that meet our criteria (72)

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How to choose a painter in Denver

  1. Get it in writing. A real quote lists every surface, the prep work, the number of coats, the paint brand and line, cleanup and the payment schedule.
  2. Ask about prep. Scraping, sanding, caulking and primer are where Denver exterior jobs succeed or fail.
  3. Confirm insurance. Ask for proof of general liability insurance, and workers' compensation if they have employees.
  4. Older home? Ask about lead. For homes built before 1978, ask whether the firm is EPA lead-safe certified.
  5. Get the warranty in writing. Know how long it lasts and what it covers.

Red flags

  • A price with no written scope.
  • A large cash deposit before any work is scheduled.
  • No proof of insurance.
  • Pressure to sign today.

Interior, exterior and commercial painting

Interior painting is all about prep and protection: patching, sanding, caulking trim and covering floors and furniture. Exterior painting in Denver has to stand up to intense UV and big temperature swings, so ask about washing, scraping, spot-priming bare wood and the sheen they recommend. Commercial painting adds scheduling around business hours, safety plans and sometimes specialty coatings. Most of the companies above list which of these they do on their websites.

Also on this site: every Denver painter, plus painters across Colorado.

What house painting costs in Denver

Painting prices depend on square footage, the number of stories, how much prep the surfaces need, trim and detail work, the paint line and the time of year. Two quotes can look far apart simply because one includes more prep or more coats. Ask every painter to quote the same scope, then compare line by line.

Hiring checklist

Tick these off for every company you talk to. It saves to nothing and goes nowhere, it just helps you compare.

Where Denver's painters are

The ZIP codes with the most painters in our Denver data are 80204 (5), 80205 (5), 80210 (4), 80216 (4), 80223 (4).

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Common questions

Who are the best painters in Denver?

There is no single best painter for every home. This page lists 72 Denver painting companies that meet our published criteria, in alphabetical order, so you can compare them yourself. Denver Paint Contractors by Bighorn Painting is labeled as a featured partner because we work with them directly.

How do I choose a house painter in Denver?

Get a written quote that lists surfaces, prep, coats and paint brand. Confirm insurance, ask about lead-safe certification for homes built before 1978 and get the warranty in writing.

When is the best time to paint a house exterior in Denver?

Most Denver exterior painting happens spring through fall, when temperatures and dry weather fit the paint maker's instructions. Interior painting can be done any time of year.

Do Denver painters need to be lead-safe certified?

For most paid renovation and painting work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978, federal EPA rules require a lead-safe certified firm. Ask to see the certification.

How were painters chosen for this list?

Every company met the same published criteria shown on this page: a Denver street address, a painter or painting contractor listing, a website and a phone number. We do not rate, score or review other companies, and no company can pay to be on the list.

Can my painting company be added or updated?

Yes. If your Denver painting company meets the criteria, claim your listing or contact us and we will review it.

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